Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi launched a strong criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that five Indian fighter jets were shot down during clashes with Pakistan.

During a session of the Lok Sabha, Gandhi challenged Modi directly: “If Modi has the courage, let him say in this House that Trump lied. Say that there was no ceasefire and no Indian jets were downed,” he said.

Gandhi went on to say: “If Modi has the courage of Indira Gandhi, he should stand up and speak the truth.”

His comments came after President Trump publicly stated that five Indian aircraft were lost and credited himself 28 times for brokering ceasefires between India and Pakistan.

MP Presents Evidence of Jet Crash

Adding support to the opposition’s claims, Congress MP Amarinder Singh presented what he said was photographic proof of a downed Rafale fighter jet. Singh told the House that he visited a crash site near Bhisiana Air Force Station in Punjab.

He said he saw the tail section of an aircraft marked BS001, a Rafale identifier. Singh reported that one person died and nine others were injured in the crash.

He also accused Air Marshal A.K. Bharti of misleading the public. According to Singh, Bharti publicly said the aircraft was “unknown” but privately admitted it was indeed an Indian Rafale.

Singh added that the Indian Air Force was sent into conflict with “hands tied,” implying poor preparation or support from the government.

The crash reportedly occurred during retaliatory airstrikes by the Pakistan Air Force on the night of May 6-7. These strikes allegedly resulted in six Indian jets being shot down, including the Rafales. French authorities later backed these claims, and Trump’s public comments reinforced them.

Cricket Controversy: Owaisi Speaks Out

In a related development, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi raised moral concerns over India’s upcoming Asia Cup cricket match against Pakistan, scheduled for September 14.

“My conscience doesn’t allow me to watch the match,” Owaisi said in his statement, criticising the inconsistency in India’s policies.

He pointed out that while trade, aviation, and water-sharing with Pakistan remain suspended, cricket matches are still scheduled.

Owaisi said: “We are blocking 80% of Pakistan’s water, claiming that blood and water can’t flow together, so how can cricket go on?”